How can I add RSS feed to my Webflow site?
TL;DR
- Use a Webflow CMS Collection to auto-generate an RSS feed by configuring the RSS settings in the collection settings.
- Map the appropriate fields (title, body, summary), publish your site, and access the feed at yoursite.com/collection-slug.xml.
To add an RSS feed to your Webflow site, you need to use Webflow’s built-in RSS feed support through its CMS Collection.
1. Understand What Webflow Supports
- Webflow automatically generates an RSS feed for any CMS Collection that uses a Blog Post-style structure.
- The feed URL looks like this:
https://yourdomain.com/collection-slug.xml. For example, if your blog collection is called “Posts,” the feed URL would behttps://yourdomain.com/posts.xml.
2. Enable CMS Collection for RSS Output
- Go to your CMS Collection (e.g., Blog Posts).
- Click the settings (cog) icon next to it.
- Scroll down to the RSS Feed section.
- Fill out the following:
- Feed Title – Typically your site or blog name.
- Feed Description – Short summary of your blog.
- Author Name and Email (optional) – Used for feed metadata.
- Click Save Collection once completed.
3. Customize RSS Feed Field Mappings
- In the RSS section of your CMS settings:
- Map the Title Field (usually “Name” or “Title”).
- Map the Body Field (typically “Rich Text” or “Content”).
- Map a Post Summary Field if available (optional, but improves readability in RSS readers).
- These mappings define what will appear in your RSS feed items.
4. Publish Your Site
- The RSS feed becomes live once you publish your site to your custom domain or Webflow staging (e.g., yoursite.webflow.io).
- You can access it directly via
yoursite.com/collection-name.xml.
5. Link the Feed on Your Website (Optional)
- To allow visitors to subscribe:
- Add a link anywhere on your site—use an icon or text.
- Set the link to
https://yoursite.com/collection-slug.xml.
6. Submit to Feed Platforms (Optional)
- Submit your RSS feed URL to platforms like Feedly, Bloglovin, or Apple Podcasts (if applicable).
- Also, you can connect it to Zapier, email tools like Mailchimp, or automation services.
Summary
To add an RSS feed to your Webflow site, ensure you’re using a CMS Collection, configure its RSS settings, then publish your site. Your RSS feed will be live at yoursite.com/collection-slug.xml and can be linked or submitted to feed readers.
